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dylanjnt · 01-04-2011, 10:38 AM

Hey all! I need some advice on getting my son his first crawler. He's 10 btw. Is it possible to get into it for under $200 so he can try it out to see if he likes it? Thanks!

timmy85 · 01-04-2011, 01:03 PM

axail all the way!

it will be a little more then $200. or buy a star here and check the for sale adds. there are aways great deals there!

AdverseCity · 01-04-2011, 03:13 PM

There's a couple cheap crawlers that are in the $200 range for everything you need from Exceed or Redcat but if he doesn't like crawling, you're stuck with it or at best it'll be harder to sell. If you spend a bit more for an Axial, new or used, you're more likely to get some money back from selling it. If he does like it then he's starting with a quality rig that has a ton of aftermarket support. Personally I'd go for a used Axial AX10 from the classifieds, you can get a pretty good deal on a quality crawler from someone who's upgraded to an XR10.

Apoch · 01-04-2011, 03:31 PM

My first crawler was the Losi Mini Crawler. It's a pretty sweet starting point. Ready to run for around 200 dollars, lots of upgrades, and a little less expensive than the larger rigs.

t-boner · 01-04-2011, 06:12 PM

could allways go with the venom the safri is rtr and has dig not a bad deal

but if u want good resell go with the axial

BFGcrawler418 · 01-04-2011, 07:59 PM

Check out the Losi Mini Rock Crawlers (1/18th), great little trucks with tons of aftermarket support. They are also pretty popular so if he does not get into it you should be abe to sell it for a decent price to make your money back.

01-04-2011, 10:38 AM	#1
dylanjnt Newbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: buckeye Posts: 4	I need help starting.... Hey all! I need some advice on getting my son his first crawler. He's 10 btw. Is it possible to get into it for under $200 so he can try it out to see if he likes it? Thanks!

01-04-2011, 01:03 PM	#2
timmy85 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 5280' Posts: 231	axail all the way! it will be a little more then $200. or buy a star here and check the for sale adds. there are aways great deals there!

01-04-2011, 03:13 PM	#3
AdverseCity Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Calgary Crawlers, Alberta, Canada Posts: 617	There's a couple cheap crawlers that are in the $200 range for everything you need from Exceed or Redcat but if he doesn't like crawling, you're stuck with it or at best it'll be harder to sell. If you spend a bit more for an Axial, new or used, you're more likely to get some money back from selling it. If he does like it then he's starting with a quality rig that has a ton of aftermarket support. Personally I'd go for a used Axial AX10 from the classifieds, you can get a pretty good deal on a quality crawler from someone who's upgraded to an XR10.

01-04-2011, 03:31 PM	#4
Apoch Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pueblo West Posts: 24	My first crawler was the Losi Mini Crawler. It's a pretty sweet starting point. Ready to run for around 200 dollars, lots of upgrades, and a little less expensive than the larger rigs.

01-04-2011, 06:12 PM	#5
t-boner Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: beaver falls Posts: 79	could allways go with the venom the safri is rtr and has dig not a bad deal but if u want good resell go with the axial

01-04-2011, 07:59 PM	#6
BFGcrawler418 Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Yelm,WA Posts: 695	Check out the Losi Mini Rock Crawlers (1/18th), great little trucks with tons of aftermarket support. They are also pretty popular so if he does not get into it you should be abe to sell it for a decent price to make your money back.

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